102.5 The Bone: Real Raw Radio
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If you already tune in to 102.5 The Bone, this app from Cox Media Group is the obvious way to carry the station with you. The developer pitches it as the best FM talk station in the nation, and the app exists to put that station's shows in front of you wherever you happen to be. It is a focused tool rather than a general radio directory, so the people most likely to get value from it are the ones who already know the hosts and want a way to keep up with them.
The app is free and carries ads, with no in-app purchases. That makes it easy to try: you install it, you get the station, and the cost is your attention during the ad breaks. There is no paid tier to weigh against the free version, which keeps the decision simple for anyone who just wants to hear the shows.
The Mike Calta Show and the rest of the lineup
The feature the developer leads with is straightforward: listening. The app gives you the Mike Calta Show in the mornings, the anchor of the schedule and the part most people will open the app for.
Middays are covered too, with The Roger & JP show and Drew Garabo Live filling that stretch. That matters if you work through lunch or spend the middle of the day on the road.
It promises quality audio and listening from anywhere. The intent is clear: this is built for streaming the station rather than for browsing a catalog of unrelated content.
What the app asks of you
The requirements here are light. The app is free, it is rated Teen, and it carries ads. There are no in-app purchases, so nothing in the app is gated behind spending. The trade-off is the advertising, which is the price of entry for a free station app, and there is no purchase route that would change that.
The bigger consideration is what the app is for. It serves one station and its shows, so its value depends entirely on whether you want that station. If you are looking for a wide-ranging talk radio app with many stations, this is not built for that purpose. If you are a Bone listener, the focus is the point.
The other thing to note is that this is a streaming app. Listening anywhere means the station travels with you rather than being tied to a radio in one room. I would plan on a connection when you use it, since that is what streaming implies.
How it fits into a listening routine
The natural pattern is to open the app when a show you follow is on: mornings for the Mike Calta Show, middays for Roger & JP and Drew Garabo Live. If you already know the schedule, the app slots into it without much thought.
The app has been on the store since May 2014 and the most recent update landed in July 2026, so it is still being maintained. With over 50,000 installs and a 3.3 average from 1,909 ratings, it looks functional but mixed in reception.
My advice is to treat it as a companion to the station rather than a replacement for anything else. Install it, find the shows you already like, and let the ads be the cost. If the lineup is what you listen to, the app does the one job it sets out to do.
A straightforward pick for regular Bone listeners
This app is for people who already listen to 102.5 The Bone and want the station's shows on their phone. The Mike Calta Show, Roger & JP and Drew Garabo Live are the draw, and the free, ad-supported model keeps it accessible. If that describes your listening, the app is a sensible install.
If you are not a regular listener, the narrow focus works against it. It is one station's app, not a general talk radio platform, and the 3.3 average suggests it does not win over everyone who tries it. For the audience it is built for, though, it covers the day's schedule and asks nothing beyond your attention during the ads.
The short verdict
A free, ad-supported app for 102.5 The Bone listeners who want the station's shows on their phone.
What's new in version 12.0.91
We're always working to build a better app experience for you. This update includes feature enhancements and bug fixes.
App specs
- Version12.0.91
- UpdatedJuly 2, 2026
- Downloads50K+
- RequiresAndroid 8.0+
- PriceFree
- Age ratingTeen
102.5 The Bone: Real Raw Radio: frequently asked questions
What shows can I listen to in the 102.5 The Bone app?
The app carries the station's talk lineup, including the Mike Calta Show in the mornings and the Roger & JP show and Drew Garabo Live in the middays. That covers the main blocks of the day for regular listeners. The app is built around streaming these shows rather than offering a wider catalog.
Does the 102.5 The Bone app cost anything?
The app is free to download and has no in-app purchases. It does carry ads, which is how a free station app typically supports itself. There is no paid version that would remove them.
Can I listen to The Bone outside the Tampa area?
The developer says you can listen to The Bone anywhere using the app's audio player. Since the app streams the station, that is how you hear it. That makes it useful when you are away from a radio but still want the shows.
Is the app suitable for younger listeners?
The store lists it with a Teen content rating, so it is intended for listeners in their teens and up. If you are setting it up for someone younger, that rating is the guide the store provides. The content itself is the station's talk programming.
Has the app been updated recently?
Yes, the most recent update is dated July 2026 and includes feature enhancements and bug fixes. The app first appeared on the store in May 2014, so it has been maintained over a long period. That suggests ongoing attention rather than an abandoned project.
Pros
- Free to install with no in-app purchases
- Covers morning and midday shows
- Built around a high-quality audio player
- Still updated with fixes and enhancements
Cons
- Carries ads as a free app
- Serves one station's lineup only
- 3.3 average from 1,909 ratings
- Streaming depends on a connection
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